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2012
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The Lives of Juvenile Lifers: Findings from a National Survey
By Nellis, Ashley.
The Sentencing Project (Washington, DC).
This report presents data from the first survey about juvenile lifers. This is especially important since the United States is the only country in the world that incarcerates a juvenile (for) life without parole (JLWOP)—meaning this child will die in the prison. Anyone working with incarcerated children especially those for life without parole need to read this publication. Key findings are given for: socioeconomic disadvantages, education failure, and abuse; extreme racial disparities in JLWOP ... Read More
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47 pages
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2011
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Juvenile Justice: Addressing the Collateral Consequences of Convictions for Young Offenders
By Nellis, Ashley.
National Association of Criminal Justice Lawyers (NACDL) (Washington, DC).
“This article explores areas in need of attention and reform so that young people who have been adjudicated delinquent or convicted of a crime are not punished subsequently by other systems they encounter” (p. 20). Topics covered include: an overview of the juvenile offender population; original intent of the juvenile justice system; collateral consequences of a conviction or delinquency adjudication—zero tolerance and other school push-out policies, challenges to re-enrollment, barriers to empl... Read More
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7 pages
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2010
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Throwing Away the Key: The Expansion of Life Without Parole Sentences in the United States
By Nellis, Ashley.
The use of life without parole (LWOP) sentencing is discussed. This article is divided into four parts: the increasing use of LWOP sentences; misguided justifications for the use of LWOP—distrust of the criminal justice system, loss of faith in personal reformation, and the desire for retribution; concerns about LWOP sentences—the rising costs of an aging prison population, insufficient scrutiny used in many LWOP cases, and the U.S. being out of step with other nations; and a more sensible respo... Read More
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6 pages
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2009
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Incarcerated Parents and Their Children: Trends 1991-2007
By Schirmer, Sarah; Nellis, Ashley; Mauer, Marc.
The Sentencing Project (Washington, DC).
Issues surrounding the impact of incarceration on parents and their children are discussed. Sections contained in this report include: introduction with key points; incarcerated parents -- population, marital status, and gender; minor children of incarcerated parents -- number, racial and ethnic population, and contact with parents; public policy impact; recommendations for public policy; and conclusion.... Read More
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11 p.
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2009
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No Exit: The Expanding Use of Life Sentences in America
By Nellis, Ashley; King, Ryan S..
The Sentencing Project (Washington, DC).
"This report challenges the supposition that all life sentences are necessary to keep the public safe, compared to a term of fewer years" (p. 3). Sections contained in this report are: introduction; growth in life sentences; individuals serving life sentences for crimes committed as juveniles; policies and practices that drive life sentences; the consequences of life sentences on society; and recommendations for reform.... Read More
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45 p.
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2009
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Back on Track: Supporting Youth Reentry from Out-of-Home Placement to the Community
By Nellis, Ashley; Wayman, Richard Hooks; Schirmer, Sarah.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Youth Reentry Task Force (Washington, DC); National Alliance to End Homelessness (Washington, DC); The Sentencing Project (Washington, DC).
“Public safety is compromised when youth leaving out-of-home placements are not afforded necessary supportive services upon reentering their communities and are therefore at great risk to recidivate into criminal behavior” (p. 5). This report provides guidance and recommendations for achieving successful reentry services and programs. Sections following an executive summary are: introduction; characteristics of reentry youth; collateral consequences associated with out-of-home placement; essenti... Read More
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48 p.
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